Village Of Palatine: Carbon Monoxide, The Silent Killer

Palatine IL

06 January, 2022

10:09 AM

Description

Press release from the Village of Palatine: January 5, 2022 Carbon monoxide is produced from fuel-burning sources, including cars, generators, fireplaces, and cooking and heating appliances. The best defense is a working CO alarm. CO poisoning can be confused with flu symptoms, food poisoning and other illnesses. Some symptoms include shortness of breath, nausea, dizziness, light headedness or headaches. High levels of CO can be fatal, causing death within minutes. If your alarm sounds and/or you have any of the above symptoms call 911.   The Palatine Fire Department and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) have the following CO safety tips: For more information on CO safety visit the Palatine Fire Department website or nfpa.org. This press release was produced by the Village of Palatine. The views expressed here are the author's own.